Literacy is the key to success in NCEA PE.
In my Level 2 class, I have been working hard on building and strengthening basic literacy skills that they can apply to their analysis, reports, and evaluations.
I keep my power point slides really basic and structured so students don't get lost:
What
Introduction to assessment and answering the questions commonly asked by the students at the beginning of a standard. " Miss what's this assessment about"
Starting Point
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| Step by step guide to help students with the structure as well as giving them a starting point to get the momentum going. |
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| Frequently asked questions "why do we have to this"- Students need to see a visual on how Step 1 of the learning process applies to the final product of the assessment. |
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| Using scenarios for discussion and scanning for understanding. Ensuring that students understand what they are writing down. HOW  Showing students a visual of the end product so they see the connection between their current learning and how this contributes to the end product. With my year 12's, I find that this basic process helps in improving their writing structure as well as their understanding. It also helps them with making that connection between the practical and the theory and transferring this understanding on to the piece of paper. I also find it helpful that my power points are structured in a way that is similar to how their reports are structured. This makes it easier for the students to keep the momentum going with their writing. There is nothing worse than stalling the momentum of your class and throwing them off. Please note: This is a snap shot of what is working for my class at this current time and year, this strategy of teaching may not apply to all audiences. Testimony: The writing structure and literacy has improved since term 1 and this is VISIBLE SUCCESS for my class. Evidence to be continued in my next Blog:) |
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